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Arroyo
“Puerto Grato.”
By:Travel and Sports Staff, June-2008
The name Arroyo comes from boquita de arroyo (small mouth stream) because people stopped in town to refresh themselves during their journey. Today Arroyo is called the "Pueblo Grato" (pleasant town) because of its natural beauty. This includes the beaches and thermal waters in the area.
One fun stop for the family is a ride on the Tren del Sur de Arroyo. The train follows an old sugarcane track that takes you through some of the countryside north and west of town. (The train is currently ... (more)
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| | Arroyo Patron Saint Festival > Puerto Rico > Arroyo > Soon 07/14/2008 to 07/16/2008
| | The patron saint of this town is La Virgen del Carmen. The celebrations include music, rides and food kiosks.
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|  | Faro de Punta Figuras
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Rt 3 Km 126, Entrance to Punta Guilarte Beach.
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Lighthouse with an impressive view of the Caribbean Sea. Built in 1893 to serve the Arroyo and Patillas ports. Recently renovated.
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| | | Iglesia Catolica Nuestra Señora del Carmen
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70 Morse St.
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Plaza de Recreo de Arecibo.
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Morse St. next to City Hall.
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Currently closed for renovation. Arroyo's history museum. Samuel Morse (inventor of the telegraph) memorabilia, souvenir shop and crafts.
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Marina St.
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An enticing walk along the Caribbean Sea where the major town events are held.
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Morse St.
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A public plaza with a bust of Enrique Huyque (in front of the school).
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| | | Tren del Sur de Arroyo
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Rt 3 Km 130.9.
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Currently shut down for renovation. A great train ride through an old sugarcane plantation. About 25 minutes each way in historic cars pulled by a diesel switcher engine. Kids love it.
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| | Arroyo Cristóbal Sánchez Carnival
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Public plaza.
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A celebration of a well-known author and teacher.
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Plaza de Recreo.
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The patron saint of this town is La Virgen del Carmen. The celebrations include music, rides and food kiosks.
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| | Arroyo Trolley
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Rt 3 Km 130.9.
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Currently shut down for renovation. Part of the Tren del Sur de Arroyo, this trolley tour takes you around the points of interest in Arroyo after your train ride.
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